CVE-2009-2044: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2044: Mozilla Firefox 3.0.10 and earlier on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applicati...

Mozilla Firefox 3.0.10 and earlier on Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a URI for a large GIF image in the BACKGROUND attribute of a BODY element.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Firefox-on-Linux denial-of-service issue. A crafted web page could make Firefox 3.0.10 or earlier crash by using a large GIF image reference in a BODY background attribute. The cited material does not indicate data theft, code execution, or active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Linux desktops, kiosks, thin clients, or embedded browsing workflows still running Firefox 3.0.10 or earlier. Modern Firefox versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Handle through legacy software remediation rather than emergency response. Prioritize if Linux kiosks, shared workstations, or operational terminals still depend on obsolete Firefox builds exposed to external websites. Mitigation focus: Remove or upgrade Firefox 3.0.10 and earlier on Linux systems.; Check Mozilla or distribution guidance for the applicable fixed package.; Retire unsupported browser builds from kiosks and managed desktop images..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 12, 2009, 21:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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mozilla-firefox-gif-dos(51037)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=496265CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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